Tale of Genji Designs on Set of Shelves
Dublin Core
Title
Tale of Genji Designs on Set of Shelves
Subject
Arts-Decorative Arts; Arts-Literature
Classical literature
Description
This three-tier set of zushidana-type shelves includes a cabinet on the middle level in which the doors swing out and another lower level with a sliding door. The decorative motifs are based on the Heian-period romantic classic, The Tale of Genji. In addition to the lacquer and pulverized stone used in the motif, inlaid mother-of-pearl, gold, silver, and tin are also employed.
Source
Money Hickman et al, "Japan's Golden Age: Momoyama" Dallas Museum of Art, 1996, scan of image on p. 249, pl. 119.
Contributor
Woudenberg, Annie
St. Olaf College
Rights
Materials may be used for educational, non-commercial purposes only.
Format
Image/jpg
Type
Still image
Identifier
soc000245
Coverage
Japan
Japan - Azuchi-Momoyama 1573 - 1615
1573-1615 CE
Tokushima
Tokushima , Japan
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Physical Dimensions
723 w x 731 h, 72 ppi
Files
Collection
Citation
“Tale of Genji Designs on Set of Shelves,” ASIANetwork IDEAS Project, accessed October 22, 2024, https://ideasproject.org/items/show/3066.